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Crime Alert Issued For Aggravated Burglary Suspects

The Athens Police Department is investigating a home invasion reported to have occured shortly after midnight on Friday morning.

A crime alert issued by Ohio University Police listed the suspects as four black males, two as "skinny" 5'7" weighing around 130lbs and two as "heavy set," 5, 8 to 5'9" with one described as "muscular."

The report stated that the four males carrying firearms and wearing bandanas entered a home at 65 Stewart St., restrained the two males inside and stole items from the home.

The report said the suspects left the home without injuring those inside.

Athens Police investigating the case were not available to answer questions about the incident including the reason why the report was not made until after 5:00 p.m. on Friday, several hours after the alledged incident.

The crime alert asks for information about the case to be called into APD at 740-593-6606.